Dig This is offering workshops this spring on seed starting, container gardening, pruning, hanging baskets and even chocolate. See our latest newsletter for full details. (Click on “Letters from the Garden” below.)

Kitras Art Glass is a Canadian glass blowing studio that produces innovative, beautiful and decorative glass objects for the home and garden. We fully agree with their credo: “… that beautiful things enhance the enjoyment of everyday life. When surrounded by beauty the spirit is uplifted.”

Here onVancouver Island, we have lots of opportunity to watch hummingbirds. The resident Anna’s hummingbird lives onVancouver Islandyear round, while the migratory Rufus hummingbird visits from April to October each year.